Cabot Court Records

Cabot court records are filed and maintained through Lonoke County, where the Lonoke County Circuit Clerk handles all civil, criminal, domestic, probate, and juvenile cases for Cabot and the surrounding area. You can search those records online for free through the state's case portal or visit the courthouse directly.

Lonoke County Circuit Clerk - Cabot

The Lonoke County Circuit Clerk's office is at the Lonoke County Courthouse, 301 North Center Street, Lonoke, AR 72086. Phone (501) 676-2316. The clerk handles all circuit court filings for Cabot and Lonoke County, including civil, criminal, domestic, probate, and juvenile cases. Cabot is in the 23rd Judicial Circuit. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

The courthouse is in Lonoke, about 12 miles south of Cabot. Bring party names or case numbers when you visit. Standard copies are $0.25 per page, and certified copies cost $5.00 each. The Lonoke County Circuit Clerk's website at lonokecircuitclerk.com has office hours, phone numbers, and links to online filing tools.

See the Lonoke County court records page for more details on the circuit court system and online tools for the county.

Search Cabot Records Online

Lonoke County participates in the state's free online case search system. Use Search ARCourts to look up circuit and district court cases by party name, business name, case number, or type. Results show case status, the presiding judge, filing dates, docket entries, and upcoming hearings. No fee, no account required.

Juvenile cases, sealed orders, and expunged records are not visible online. Cases from before January 2009 may have limited data. Administrative Order 19 governs public access to court records. Social security numbers and minors' names are redacted from online results.

Cabot District Court

The Cabot District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, small claims, and civil matters under $25,000. It also holds preliminary hearings for felony charges before they go to Lonoke County Circuit Court. The Cabot District Court is located in Cabot itself, making it convenient for local residents.

For copies of district court records, contact the Cabot District Court clerk. Traffic fines and misdemeanor fees can often be paid online or in person at the court. The Cabot District Court's contact information is listed on the city's website at cabotar.gov.

Cabot City Clerk

The Cabot City Clerk maintains municipal records separate from the county court system. This includes city council minutes, ordinances, and city contracts. The City Clerk's office is at Cabot City Hall, 101 North First Street, Cabot, AR 72023. Phone (501) 843-3566. If you need a court case file rather than a city document, contact the Lonoke County Circuit Clerk instead.

Getting Copies and Public Records Requests

Standard copies of Cabot court records cost $0.25 per page at the Lonoke County Circuit Clerk. Certified copies run $5.00 each. For mail requests, write to the Lonoke County Circuit Clerk at 301 North Center Street, Lonoke, AR 72086. Include party names, case number if available, and a check payable to the Lonoke County Circuit Clerk. Call (501) 676-2316 to confirm fees before mailing.

Arkansas Code § 25-19-101 gives the public the right to access government records. Court records follow Administrative Order 19 rules. Juvenile records, sealed orders, and expunged cases are not public. The Arkansas Attorney General's FOI Hotline at 1-800-482-8982 can help resolve disputes.

Legal Aid and Self-Help Resources

The Arkansas Judiciary website at arcourts.gov has court forms, self-help guides, and a court directory. Legal aid for qualifying residents in Cabot can be reached through the Center for Arkansas Legal Services at 1-800-952-9243. They assist with civil cases, court forms, and explain the court process.

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